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Thriller box office · September 2005

Thriller Box Office, September 2005: Top-Grossing Releases

Flightplan (2005) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in September 2005, with $223.4M worldwide, ahead of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) at $145.2M and Transporter 2 (2005) at $89.1M. 24 thriller films released in September 2005 report a worldwide gross, $757.4M in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 50% on August 2005, whose releases took $505.5M. By language, English leads with $703.2M across 20 thriller releases.

September 2005 releases with a gross
24
combined worldwide
$757.4M
films crossed $100M
2
vs August 2005
+50%
Flightplan (2005) movie poster #1 of 24
#1 thriller movie of September 2005

Flightplan (2005)

2005 · Drama, Mystery

$223.4M worldwide · 29% of the chart's total

$89.7M US & Canada · 40% $133.7M elsewhere · 60%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of September 2005?

Flightplan (2005) leads with $223.4M, 29% of the total. The top 5 together took $591.6M, 78% of what all 24 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Flightplan (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $223.4M Flightplan (2005)
    $89.7M US & Canada · 40% $133.7M elsewhere · 60%
  2. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $145.2M The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
    $75.1M US & Canada · 52% $70.1M elsewhere · 48%
  3. Transporter 2 (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $89.1M Transporter 2 (2005)
    $43.1M US & Canada · 48% $46M elsewhere · 52%
  4. Lord of War (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $72.6M Lord of War (2005)
    $24.1M US & Canada · 33% $48.5M elsewhere · 67%
  5. A History of Violence (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $61.4M A History of Violence (2005)
    $31.5M US & Canada · 51% $29.9M elsewhere · 49%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Thriller Release of September 2005, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in September 2005.

  1. 1 Flightplan (2005) movie poster
    Flightplan (2005) Sep 23, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $223.4M worldwide
    Sep 23, 2005 US and Canada: $89.7M Rest of the world: $133.7M Worldwide: $223.4M
  2. 2 The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) movie poster
    The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Sep 9, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller, Horror $145.2M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2005 US and Canada: $75.1M Rest of the world: $70.1M Worldwide: $145.2M
  3. 3 Transporter 2 (2005) movie poster
    Transporter 2 (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Action, Thriller, Crime $89.1M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: $43.1M Rest of the world: $46M Worldwide: $89.1M
  4. 4 Lord of War (2005) movie poster
    Lord of War (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $72.6M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $24.1M Rest of the world: $48.5M Worldwide: $72.6M
  5. 5 A History of Violence (2005) movie poster
    A History of Violence (2005) Sep 23, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $61.4M worldwide
    Sep 23, 2005 US and Canada: $31.5M Rest of the world: $29.9M Worldwide: $61.4M
  6. 6 Into the Blue (2005) movie poster
    Into the Blue (2005) Sep 30, 2005 · Action, Adventure, Thriller $46.1M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2005 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: $27.3M Worldwide: $46.1M
  7. 7 Serenity (2005) movie poster
    Serenity (2005) Sep 30, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $40.4M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2005 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $14.9M Worldwide: $40.4M
  8. 8 Cry_Wolf (2005) movie poster
    Cry_Wolf (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $32.6M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $22.5M Worldwide: $32.6M
  9. 9 A Sound of Thunder (2005) movie poster
    A Sound of Thunder (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $11.7M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $9.8M Worldwide: $11.7M
  10. 10 Fragile (2005) movie poster
    Fragile (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Horror, Thriller, Mystery $6.7M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M
  11. 11 The Dark (2005) movie poster
    The Dark (2005) Sep 28, 2005 · English · Mystery, Horror, Thriller $6.6M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
  12. 12 Underclassman (2005) movie poster
    Underclassman (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $5.9M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: $224.1K Worldwide: $5.9M
  13. 13 Never to Lose (2005) movie poster
    Never to Lose (2005) Sep 29, 2005 · Korean · Action, Adventure, Thriller $5.1M worldwide
    Sep 29, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  14. 14 Separate Lies (2005) movie poster
    Separate Lies (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller, Romance $3.5M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $924.3K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $3.5M
  15. 15 Grey Souls (2005) movie poster
    Grey Souls (2005) Sep 28, 2005 · French · Drama, Thriller $2.9M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  16. 16 The Business (2005) movie poster
    The Business (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Thriller, Drama, Action $2.5M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  17. 17 Venom (2005) movie poster
    Venom (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · English · Thriller, Horror $881.8K worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $881.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $881.8K
  18. 18 Keane (2005) movie poster
    Keane (2005) Sep 9, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $476.6K worldwide
    Sep 9, 2005 US and Canada: $33.3K Rest of the world: $443.4K Worldwide: $476.6K
  19. 19 HellBent (2005) movie poster
    HellBent (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · English · Thriller, Horror $183.1K worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $183.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $183.1K
  20. 20 A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) movie poster
    A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) Sep 12, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller $132.1K worldwide
    Sep 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $132.1K
  21. 21 Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets (2005) movie poster
    Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · Hindi · Crime, Mystery, Drama $49K worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $49K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $49K
  22. 22 Cruel World (2005) movie poster
    Cruel World (2005) Sep 1, 2005 · English · Comedy, Thriller, Horror $18K worldwide
    Sep 1, 2005 US and Canada: $18K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18K
  23. 23 Neverwas (2005) movie poster
    Neverwas (2005) Sep 9, 2005 · English · Thriller, Drama $11.2K worldwide
    Sep 9, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.2K
  24. 24 Headspace (2005) movie poster
    Headspace (2005) Sep 18, 2005 · English · Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller $1.7K worldwide
    Sep 18, 2005 US and Canada: $1.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in September 2005?

Of the top 10, Serenity (2005) earned the biggest share at home (63% in the US & Canada), while A Sound of Thunder (2005) made 84% of its gross abroad. Across all 24 films, $327.5M (43%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Flightplan (2005) $223.4M
    $89.7M US & Canada · 40% $133.7M elsewhere · 60%
  2. 2 The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) $145.2M
    $75.1M US & Canada · 52% $70.1M elsewhere · 48%
  3. 3 Transporter 2 (2005) $89.1M
    $43.1M US & Canada · 48% $46M elsewhere · 52%
  4. 4 Lord of War (2005) $72.6M
    $24.1M US & Canada · 33% $48.5M elsewhere · 67%
  5. 5 A History of Violence (2005) $61.4M
    $31.5M US & Canada · 51% $29.9M elsewhere · 49%
  6. 6 Into the Blue (2005) $46.1M
    $18.8M US & Canada · 41% $27.3M elsewhere · 59%
  7. 7 Serenity (2005) $40.4M
    $25.5M US & Canada · 63% $14.9M elsewhere · 37%
  8. 8 Cry_Wolf (2005) $32.6M
    $10M US & Canada · 31% $22.5M elsewhere · 69%
  9. 9 A Sound of Thunder (2005) $11.7M
    $1.9M US & Canada · 16% $9.8M elsewhere · 84%
  10. 10 Fragile (2005) $6.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many September 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 24 films crossed $100M and took $368.6M between them, 49% of the total. 15 films, 63% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 2 films, 8% of the list $368.6M · 49% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 7 films, 29% of the list $353.9M · 47% of the gross
  • Under $10M 15 films, 63% of the list $35M · 5% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of September 2005 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 39 (Sep 18–24) took $284.8M, led by Flightplan (2005). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 28–Sep 3 Transporter 2 (2005) $115.9M Transporter 2 (2005)
  2. Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 4–10 The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) $145.7M The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
  3. Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 11–17 Lord of War (2005) $109.9M Lord of War (2005)
  4. Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 18–24 Flightplan (2005) $284.8M Flightplan (2005)
  5. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 Into the Blue (2005) $101.2M Into the Blue (2005)
Earlier years

How Does September 2005 Compare With September in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, September 2005 earned the most: $757.4M from 24 films, led by Flightplan (2005).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
September 1996 8 films 8 $100M – Last Man Standing (1996) $47.3M
September 1997 5 films · +290% 5 $389.7M +290% L.A. Confidential (1997) $126.2M
September 1998 12 films · −5% 12 $371.9M −5% Rush Hour (1998) $244.7M
September 1999 11 films · −17% 11 $308.7M −17% Double Jeopardy (1999) $177.8M
September 2000 16 films · −46% 16 $165.8M −46% The Watcher (2000) $47.3M
September 2001 11 films · +8% 11 $178.5M +8% Don't Say a Word (2001) $100M
September 2002 18 films · +31% 18 $234.5M +31% The Tuxedo (2002) $104.4M
September 2003 21 films · +81% 21 $424M +81% Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) $98.8M
September 2004 20 films · +2% 20 $431.8M +2% Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) $129.3M
September 2005 24 films · +75% 24 $757.4M +75% Flightplan (2005) $223.4M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Thriller Movies Speak in September 2005?

English-language thriller films took $703.2M across 20 films, 93% of the total, ahead of Korean-language thriller films ($5.1M) and French-language thriller films ($2.9M).

September 2005 Thriller Box Office by Language

  1. English $703.2M
    20 films · #1 Flightplan (2005)
  2. Korean $5.1M
    1 film · #1 Never to Lose (2005)
  3. French $2.9M
    1 film · #1 Grey Souls (2005)
  4. Hindi $49K
    1 film · #1 Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets (2005)
Archive

Thriller Box Office in 2005, Month by Month

The months of 2005 with their totals: June leads with $1.5B, led by War of the Worlds (2005).

FAQ

Thriller Box Office September 2005: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 24 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in September 2005?

Flightplan (2005) leads with $223.4M worldwide, $89.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) at $145.2M and Transporter 2 (2005) at $89.1M.

How much did thriller movies released in September 2005 earn?

24 thriller films released in September 2005 report a worldwide gross, $757.4M in all, or $31.6M per film on average. August 2005 releases took $505.5M.

How many thriller movies released in September 2005 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Flightplan (2005) with $223.4M.

How much of the September 2005 Thriller box office came from the US and Canada?

$327.5M of the $757.4M total, or 43%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 7 films of the 24 report no domestic figure.

How is the September 2005 thriller box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in September 2005. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.

How often is the September 2005 thriller box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.